* Timing... snow showers will persist through the afternoon... then diminish during the evening and overnight.

* Snow accumulation... an additional 1 to 2 inches area possible.

* Winds... southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* Impacts... travel will continue to be difficult this afternoon and possible through the nighttime hours.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow areexpected or occurring. Strong winds and blowing snow are alsopossible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

Avalanche Warning

Statement as of 7:13 AM MST on March 03, 2015

The following message is transmitted at the request of theColorado avalanche information center.

... Avalanche warning in effect for the Steamboat and Flat Tops, Aspen, Gunnison, Grand Mesa, southern San Juan and northern San Juan zones...

A series of storms has brought sustained snowfall and powerful winds to Colorado's western mountains. More snow and wind are in the forecast for today and tonight. Widespread natural and triggered avalanches have occurred and remain likely today on and below all steep slopes. Backcountry travel is not recommended.

Davis

637 am MST Tue Mar 03 2015

The following message is transmitted at the request of theColorado avalanche information center.

... Avalanche warning in effect for the Steamboat and Flat Tops, Aspen, Gunnison, Grand Mesa, southern San Juan and northern San Juan zones...

A series of storms has brought sustained snowfall and powerful winds to Colorado's western mountains. More snow and wind are in the forecast for today and tonight. Widespread natural and triggered avalanches have occurred and remain likely today on and below all steep slopes. Backcountry travel is not recommended.

Davis

637 am MST Tue Mar 03 2015

The following message is transmitted at the request of theColorado avalanche information center.

... Avalanche warning in effect for the Steamboat and Flat Tops, Aspen, Gunnison, Grand Mesa, southern San Juan and northern San Juan zones...

A series of storms has brought sustained snowfall and powerful winds to Colorado's western mountains. More snow and wind are in the forecast for today and tonight. Widespread natural and triggered avalanches have occurred and remain likely today on and below all steep slopes. Backcountry travel is not recommended.